Thinking of Someone New
Midnight Reflections: Love's Shadows in 'Thinking of Someone New'
Lyrics
The pain from fathers sinking in
The emotional pain inherited from fathers is deeply affecting.
Seems like it's always, like it's always been
Suggests a perpetual feeling of pain, as if it's a consistent part of life.
You wanted strength, strength and courage
You desired strength and bravery.
I could only muster up more and more baggage
Instead of providing what was wanted, only emotional baggage was accumulated.
I'll watch you sleep tonight
Expresses a contemplation while observing someone sleeping.
It must be way past curfew
Implying that it's late, possibly violating a set time to be home.
Are you asleep tonight
Questioning if the person is actually asleep.
Or are you, or are you, or are you
Repetition emphasizes the uncertainty about the person's thoughts.
Thinking of someone new
Wondering if the person is thinking about someone else.
We stand, steady as the stars seem
Steadiness akin to stars, suggesting reliability despite circumstances.
Hiding in the sunlight and coming out at midnight still seeing everything
Hiding during the day but perceptive during the night.
Words don't come so naturally
Difficulty expressing thoughts verbally or sincerely.
Close my eyes and wait around under the covers till I notice you are sleeping
Waiting until the other person sleeps before acting or expressing emotions.
I'll watch you sleep tonight
Similar to line 6, observing the person sleeping.
It must be way past curfew
Reiteration of lateness, possibly breaching an established time to be home.
Are you asleep tonight
Repeating the question about the person's state of sleep.
Or are you, or are you, or are you
Emphasizing uncertainty about the person's thoughts, as in line 9.
Thinking of someone new
Reiterating the concern about the person thinking of someone else.
I'll watch you sleep tonight
Repeating the act of observing someone asleep.
It must be way past curfew
Restating the lateness, indicating a possible curfew violation.
Are you asleep tonight
Repeating the query about the person's state of sleep.
Or are you, or are you, or are you
Emphasizing uncertainty regarding the person's thoughts, as previously raised.
Thinking of someone new
Reiterating concern about the person thinking of someone else.
Do you think I can change? (I don't think you know how)
Questioning the possibility of personal change, doubting the other person's understanding.
There are things I can't undo (Too much to count through)
Regret and acknowledgment of irreparable actions or mistakes.
Do you want me to stay?
Asking for the desire to stay, seeking affirmation.
Or are you, or are you, or are you
Reiterating the uncertainty about the person's thoughts, echoing previous lines.
Thinking of someone new
Reiterating concern about the person thinking of someone else.
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